I'm Shelby D., the breeder behind Cavalier Companions located in Grass Valley, CA. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We built our program with care and intention in every step. We are passionate about the health and well-being of this breed, and it is our goal to provide each dog that comes from our program with a solid foundation of good health, neurological development, and loving care.
Q. & A. with Shelby
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blenheim and tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Shelby
Shelby has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $400 deposit and between $3,100 - $3,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes, AKC Registerable puppy once spayed or neutered. vet check, health guarantee, deworming, first vaccine and puppy raising information. You can be on a waitlist without a deposit, but to keep your place in line a non refundable deposit is required. It can only be refunded if a person came to see their puppy choice/choices, and did not feel a connection with a puppy. Or if we don’t have a puppy for you within a reasonable agreed upon time. No other reason.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelby may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Shelby offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelby directly.
Cavalier Companions meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Alice, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Alice
Alice is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelby decided to make her part of their program. Shelby has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Maybelline, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Maybelline
Maybelline is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelby decided to make her part of their program. Shelby has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tulum, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Tulum
Tulum is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelby decided to make him part of their program. Shelby has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cavalier Companions reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.